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Star Wars: Empire at War

Good, but not for those that prefer games like Battlefront

Written by JL from Goodell

Mar 30, 2007

You just bought an Intel Mac. Congrats, now you just have to find something to entertain yourself on your new Intel Mac. Other than Halo: Combat Evolved, you should download the demo first to see if you like this. I like Star Wars games like Rouge Squadron and both Starwars Battlefront games, but this is more of an aquired taste for me. Yes, I am impressed with the graphics in the demo, but I think I wouldn't get this game because I don't like most strategy games (Both RTS and TBS, if you're just wondering).

IN THE LONG RUN: If you like games like Rouge Squadron, then this wouldn't be for you. But, if you're a fan of statagy games and want something that runs smoothly on your new Intel Mac, then good for you.

305 of 510 people found this useful

Star Wars: Empire at War

You HAVE To BUY THIS GAME!! :-)

Written by JB from Durham

Oct 5, 2007

Ok. Before you buy it, download the demo and try that first. If you liked the demo, YOU WILL LOVE THIS GAME!

A good sum of of this game is that its a Star Wars theme of Warcraft 2! If you LOVED warcraft 2, you will love this game!

It runs PERFECTLY on my iMac, even with MAXIMUM VIDEO SETTINGS! You get hours upon hours of single player fun, with dozens of planets. And thats just one side. You can play both rebel or the uber awesome EMPIRE, each with differen't battles and lots of fun.

Then you can pwn your friends on multiplayer! GET THIS GAME NOW!!! :-)

271 of 443 people found this useful

Star Wars: Empire at War

Fun distraction, good gameplay

Written by HR

Jun 7, 2007

I had a great time with Empire at War. It was a fun distraction from all the other things that fill your day. If you are into any type of strategy gaming or just a casual gamer like me, EAW offers a good mix for everyone.

165 of 284 people found this useful

Star Wars: Empire at War

Great strategy game for Star Wars fans!

Written by MM from Urbandale

Oct 31, 2008

If you like Command & Conquer types of games and you are a Star Wars fan, you will probably love this game. It really takes you back to the original trilogy atmosphere. Pretty good graphics and amazing sound. The heroes seem overpowered, but I didn't play on the harder levels. For instance, I could easily take over an entire planet with Darth Vader and Han Solo was almost invincible in space combat. Also, a couple times the computer would seem to send insane stacks of ships to my planets. More than he could possibly have considering the amount of planets it controlled. Still a very good game.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Not supported on th 8600M GT (Macbook pro)

Written by AJ from Anchorage

Sep 20, 2007

I have just invested a large amount of money on a top notch computer only to find that empire of war does not work on the 8600M that have been newly installed on the macbook pros. The game will start and work for maybey five minutes and then completely freeze my computer up at which time I have to restart. It's realy sad to see one of the few (very few actually) good games ported to mac fail so miserably. Aspyr, Apple, and anyone else interested in keeping games alive or even the remote possibility of them on macs are going to have to work harder than they are if they intend to keep customers.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Very good game.

Written by KS from acworth

Mar 4, 2008

This game was a great addition from lucas arts. If you like games like age of empires, and other RTS games, i would recommend this one. Its a strategic game that combines a board-game space kind of gameplay, with the RTS ground combat style gameplay. It really makes you feel like you are taking over the universe. Good times. DO WORK.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Pleasantly Surprised...

Written by RP

May 12, 2007

I’ve never been a big gamer, so I bought this game with a bit of reluctance. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised. The missions are very entertaining, the graphics are top notch, and the story ties in with the movies nicely. New gamers should definitely play the tutorials, they really help in becoming familiar with the controls.

Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase. I would recommend EAW to anyone looking to take a break from reality and conquer the Star Wars galaxy. =)

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Great!!!!!

Written by DL from Kearney

Mar 24, 2007

Its a little hard at first but once you get used to it its the best game ever and has good graphics!!!

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Use the Force!

Written by HS

May 6, 2007

Empire at War is one of the best Star Wars strategy games that you can get on the MAC/PC. This is by no means your traditional RTS. EAW is fresh and new and offers strategy gamers something different with galactic, space and ground battles. The interface is streamlined and easy-to use, it just down right addicting. If you want more than the standard generic offering of strategy games currently available, this game is for you.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Brilliant!

Written by TM

May 8, 2007

Empire at War Mac has provided countless hours of engrossing entertainment. The seemingly limitless options and combinations give this game a much longer than average life-span. The single-player games are fun and challenging, but this game really shines when played against the AI or friend via galactic conquest.

If you're a Star Wars fan and like RTS style games, this game is a definite winner. Even if you're only a modest Star Wars fan, you may still find it well worth the price of admission.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

well........ ok

Written by ML from Wakefield

Jan 11, 2008

well i was looking at other reviews of this game, about not building bases and only sending little amount of troops and that's just not true. you do build bases and you can send as many troops as you want into the battlefield. it's just that these are executed in different ways than other strategy games. each planet is different and every battle is different. the game is so-so and i was saying that i would probably like it more if i could play it online. so i got my CD key re-entered and low and behold, no one plays this online. so play the demo first. if you like that demo and that you can play this game definitely get it. if you play the demo thinking that the game's multi-player will carry it, well you probably shouldn't get it.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Great game and yet where is the expansion?

Written by AF

Sep 16, 2007

Ok do not get me wrong this game was awesome the graphics are great they put a LOT of effort into this game but from what I got from Aspyr it seems that Lucasarts did NOT give them the rights to either port over the expansion or the map editor. Personally this is a big let-down considering the potential of this game. I sent an e-mail to Aspyr and Lucasarts trying to convince them to port both over to the mac and it would great if people reading this could do the same because all I got was silence. Maybe if they could see how many people would buy the expansion they would port it over.
Thanks

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Good

Written by SV from Fairhaven

Jun 7, 2007

(Writen 6/7/07) Over all I'm pleased with this game but I wish the expansion pack were out for intel macs.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Love It!!

Written by DT from Coquille

Jul 16, 2009

If you are a fan of Star Wars and you want a video game get this one! This game rocks pure and simple.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

The Ultimate Test of Strategy

Written by CC from Libertyville

Mar 14, 2009

A completely new feel for RTS (Real Time Strategy) games, with the bulk of the game based, not on the battlefield, but on the galactic map, where you can create your units, upgrade tech, and fortify your bases on the planets you control. While the heroes are strong and the Infantry takes way to many shots to kill, the way each unit is controlled and the way you use them will undoubtedly decide the outcome of the battle, while the skirmish games are rather underdone, the open-ended galactic conquest game mode, is without a doubt the most realistic of any strategy games before.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Great, but.....

Written by LD

Oct 24, 2009

The game it self is very fun the play. This is the catch, say if you have a macbook and you just bought Star wars: Empire at war, you will have to use the lowest graphics, or it will glitch or gameplay will be slow. Still the graphics are not that bad in lowest. Well if you have a macbook pro you will be fine in highest graphics. Great game and the price is very good.

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Get it RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

Written by KS from Hay Lakes

Sep 1, 2009

i have waited since i was eight to have my own Empire at war game!!!!!! Get a computer that supports the game and get it RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Star Wars: Empire at War

Greatest Mac game ever.

Written by RJ from Ohsweken

Apr 30, 2009

This is by far one of the greatest games I have ever played for mac. It's so fun to rule your own army and send them to many different planets. I wish the expansion pack would come out for it on mac though. But a very great game.

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